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The federal government could shut down in just three days.

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Yeah, a vote failed in the Senate last night that would have avoided a shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer blamed Republicans.

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After 16 years, Germans have voted for a change.

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Today might be the day that determines the future of COVID-19 booster shots in this country.

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Here are the numbers on COVID 18 months in. About 150,000 new cases are still being reported every single day in the U.S.

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As Gavin Newsom defeated the effort to unseat him as governor of California, last night, his main opponent in that race, Republican Larry Elder, did something that is no longer a given. He conceded.

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California's governor, Gavin Newsom, will keep his job.

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Newsom fended off a Republican-led recall effort. The Associated Press called the race not long after polls closed.

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Californians have until 8 p.m. tonight local time to vote yes or no on recalling Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Senators come back from their summer recess today with a lot to get done.

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